Sassa Dates For December 2026

Sassa Dates For December 2026

Sassa 2026 Grant Dates for Older Persons, Disability, and Children’s Grants:

If you receive a social grant from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), it is important to know exactly when your payment will be made. For many South Africans, these grants are a vital source of income that helps cover essential needs such as food, rent, transport, and healthcare. The Sassa dates for December 2026 have been officially confirmed, allowing beneficiaries to plan their month with confidence.

Sassa distributes grants in a structured way over three consecutive days each month. The process starts with Older Person’s Grants, followed by Disability Grants, and then Children’s Grants, along with all other remaining grants. This staggered schedule ensures that payments are managed smoothly, reduces long queues, and helps to avoid system delays.

For December 2026, the payment dates are set as follows: Older Person’s Grants will be paid on Thursday, 3 December 2026, Disability Grants on Friday, 4 December 2026, and Children’s and all other Grants on Monday, 7 December 2026. Once your allocated date arrives, you can collect your grant from ATMs, retail stores, post office branches, or other approved pay points.

Sassa encourages beneficiaries to avoid rushing to collection points on the first day, as this can lead to unnecessary waiting times and overcrowding. By collecting your grant at a convenient time after your payment date, you can help keep the process safe and efficient for everyone. Staying informed about the Sassa payment dates for December 2026 will ensure that you receive your funds on time and can manage your festive season budget without stress.

Sassa Payment Dates For December 2026

In December 2025, SASSA payments will be made on the following dates:

Older Person’s Grants – Friday, 3 December 2025
Disability Grants – Monday, 4 December 2025
Children’s and all other Grants – Tuesday, 5 December 2025

How Sassa Payments Work

Sassa follows a structured three-day payment system each month:

Older Persons’ Grants are paid first.
Disability Grants follow on the second day.
Children’s Grants and all other remaining grants are paid on the third day.

This approach ensures smooth operations, prevents long queues, and avoids system overloads at ATMs, retail stores, and pay points.

Where and How to Collect Your Sassa Grant

Beneficiaries can collect their grants from:

ATMs
Approved retail stores such as Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Boxer
Post office branches
Designated Sassa pay points

You do not need to withdraw your grant on the exact payment day; it will remain in your account until you need it. Sassa also encourages people to avoid rushing to collection points on the first day to help reduce waiting times and ensure safety.

How Do I Collect My SASSA 2026 Grant Payment

If you are a beneficiary of any of the SASSA grants, then you are sure you have selected a payment method with which you receive your grant payment.
If so, you will collect your February SASSA Grant payment via your chosen payment method.
The SASSA payment methods include bank payment, ATMs, and Retailers like Shoprite, U-Save, Boxer, Pick n Pay, and Checkers.

What to Do if You Haven’t Received Your SASSA Payment?

If you have not received your SASSA payment, you should first check the payment date and confirm that it has been made.
If the payment has been made but you have not received it, you should contact SASSA immediately to report the issue.
SASSA will investigate the matter and take the necessary steps to ensure that you receive your payment.

HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THE SASSA SRD GRANT FOR

You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements.
Applicants are no longer required to reconfirm their grant applications, due to SASSA’s amended regulations.

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za

As we approach April, it is essential to be aware of the payment schedule and eligibility criteria to ensure that you receive your payment on time. If you have any questions or concerns about SASSA payments, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest SASSA office or call the SASSA hotline. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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